California · Rock climbing · Pioneer

Razor Face

Mid-range climb among 11 routes at Hammer Dome.

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
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Is Razor Face open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Razor Face, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Razor Face

Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    45° / 30°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    46° / 30°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    49° / 32°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    54° / 35°

    8 wet

  5. May

    63° / 42°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 49°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 56°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 55°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 51°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 43°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 34°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 30°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Calaveras Big Trees, CA, 15.5 mi away at 4,695 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

    Eldorado National Forest · Order dated September 22, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

One of 11 routes catalogued at Hammer Dome, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.7 to 5.11a.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Pioneer. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Alpenglow Expeditions

Rock Climbing business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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